Artefacts

Reference record. Beijing 2008, torch.

Physical description

Torch made of aluminium with etching and anodising beeing used during its production.It curved surface is inspired by a rolled paper shape with "Lucky" clouds patterns.The handle is covered with a ruber's glaze making easier the catch.

Created

Created: CASIC Created: Lenovo Created: Yingjia YAO Created: Zhongshan Vatti Gas Appliance Stock Co., Ltd

Materials

aluminium, rubber

Colors

red, silver

Dimension

ø 6 x 72 cm, 985 g

Literature

CASSELMAN, Anne. "Olympic Torch Tech: How Flame Survives Weather & Worse". In: National Geographic News, 9 April 2008, The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Official report of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. ISBN 9787564402648. O'MAHONY, Mike. Olympic Visions : Images of the Games through History. London: Reaktion Books Ltd, 2012. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016. A Study on Application of Chinese Auspicious Pattern in Modern Design Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches et relais de la flamme des Jeux Olympiques d'été de Berlin 1936 à Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches and torch relays of the Olympic Summer Games from Berlin 1936 to Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Molzberger, Ansgar. The Olympic Torch Relay, its Origin and Significance . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

140412

Keywords

Beijing 2008, Olympic Games Tradition Olympic emblem Olympic symbol Olympic Torch Relay